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Apple Screen Time vs Kroha
Both stand on parental control apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Screen Time combines device-time limits with controls for content, websites, and contacts. Check the family-group setup and version requirements before relying on the redesigned parental controls.
Visit Apple Screen Time Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Kroha gathers daily care and development records in a shared family diary, with charts and a pediatrician report. Its vaccination calendar follows Russia’s national schedule, and push notifications are unavailable in the iPhone web version.
Visit KrohaThe facts
| Apple Screen Time | Kroha | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | apple.com | kroha.app |
| On parental control apps | #11 of 107 | #15 of 107 |
Apple Screen Time: what it does well
- Downtime blocks apps and notifications on a schedule.
- App Limits cover apps, websites, and categories.
- Weekday and weekend app routines can differ.
- Communication Safety blurs detected nudity in supported apps.
What to know first
- Family-group management requires Family Sharing.
- Each family member needs an Apple Account.
- Redesigned controls require version 27 or later across the family group.
Kroha: what it does well
- Tracks sleep, feeding, diapers, and development
- Vaccination calendar follows Russia’s national schedule
- Creates pediatrician PDF reports
- Family updates sync in real time
- Available on Android, iOS, and web
What to know first
- Supports up to five devices
- No free trial is listed
- iPhone web version lacks push notifications
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